Food Truck Spotlight

Food truck brings cheesecakes to St. Louis

Too Sweetz Desserts STL offers the rich flavors of cheesecakes to its customers.

Photo: Too Sweetz Desserts

April 14, 2025 by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

The best part about food trucks is the variety of food they offer. It's one of the simplest ways to get diverse cuisines into a variety of communities, including deserts. One food truck in St. Louis, Missouri called Too Sweetz Desserts STL offers the rich flavors of cheesecakes to its customers. Read all about it below!

Owners

Andrew/ Althea Thompson

Date Founded

July 2024

Location

St Louis, Missouri

How many trucks do you operate under this brand?

One.

Do you operate brick-and-mortar locations under this brand as well? How many?

No.

How did you come up with the name?

I was thinking of a fun and catchy name that plays on the idea of deliciously sweet treats. The "Too Sweetz" part makes it sound playful and irresistible, while "Dessert STL" keeps it local and clear about what you offer.

What prompted you to start a food truck?

Wanting to bring our sweet treats brands to the streets of St Louis.

What's on your food truck menu? Why did you choose this cuisine?

Our menu consists of assorted flavors of cheesecakes. That what the public was lacking mobile cheesecakes.

Do you make all the food on the truck or do you use home-based kitchen or commissary space?

Commissary.

What's the best part of being a food truck operator?

Bring sweets to the streets.

What's the worst part of operating a food truck?

Long hours.

What lessons have you learned since launching the truck?

Managing operations and customer services.

Is there anything you would have done differently at the start?

No.

Any tips/advice to others thinking of launching a food truck?

Please do your research.

Do you have any anecdotes about running a food truck — any unique interactions or special events you've been booked at?

Long lines at St. Louis Balloon Glow and concerts at the food truck parks.

About Bradley Cooper

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Bradley Cooper is the editor of ATM Marketplace and Food Truck Operator. He was previously the editor of Digital Signage Today. His background is in information technology, advertising, and writing.

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